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White Pelicans are among the most interesting birds that frequent the prairies in the summer.  They are big. In fact, very big.  They are one of the heaviest flying birds in the world with an adult weighing up to 19 pounds.  It is a magnificent sight to see a group soar overhead. From a photography point of view they are terrific subjects.  Being big, they give us a lot to shoot at, but they tend to be happiest on islands, meaning that they are usually a long ways off.  If you are interested in seeing them or taking pictures, check...

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pet photography, Photo Examples -

They start out as cute puppies but, before long, they become adults and then mature seniors.  This picture is created on a simple background that can be easily reproduced.  The plan is to be able to take similar photographs every year or two to capture Olive throughout her life.  This first picture captures her at around 3 months. This picture captures her in the same pose at 9 months. We will reproduce the picture again at 18 months and then approximately every two years.  Eventually, as she becomes a senior, we can bring all of the pictures together with other action and...

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Bald Eagle, Sunshine Coast, West Coast, wildlife -

I was out in the boat looking for ducks to photograph and was just approaching my planned turnaround point when I spotted a gull that kept popping out past a headland.  I assumed that he was just playing in the winds blowing off the headlands and was about to turn when something made me decide to go and take a look.  When I did I found this eagle on the shore.  The gull was busy circling to see if the eagle had any leftovers from a meal. The eagle gracefully allowed me to take a number of shots but, unfortunately for...

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landscape, Picture of the Day, POD, storm, Sunshine Coast, West Coast -

Some days are better for wildlife photography and some days are better for landscapes.  Today, no wildlife and no landscape so a perfect day to sit by the fire.

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dolphin, Sunshine Coast, West Coast, wildlife -

There is never a dull moment on the West Coast.  On a Saturday, drinking coffee on a grey morning, suddenly, the ocean explodes.  Hundreds of Pacific White-Sided Dolphins come racing down the Inlet, clearly in a hurry to get through the rapids. It is quite a sight when all of these dolphins are, ahh, porpoising through the water, leaping and breaching as they move down the Inlet at 20-30 mph.

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